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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.73, 1,550.82 and 303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.73, 1,550.82 and 303.31 is: 455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.73 : 1,550.82 = 303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.73/1,550.82 = 303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.73x = 1,550.82 × 303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.73x = 470,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,371.46/1,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.03

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